If France is in the grip of a heatwave you may need to alter your plans - here are some suggestions for fun activities to do when the temperature soars.
If you're visiting France during the summer you will need to keep an eye on the weather forecasts, and any weather warnings issued by the French weather forecaster Météo France.
France is seeing an increasing number of heatwaves - which are also becoming more intense and starting earlier in the year - linked to climate change, which means that many parts of France and regularly experiencing temperatures that would have been exceptional 20 years ago.
French heatwaves are no joke - people die during the most extreme temperatures - so flexibility is the key, as well as following official advice on what activities are safe to do.
Fortunately, there are lots of fun alternatives to do if you are in France during a heatwave.
